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Support for Jim Ito

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My dad is my best friend. We have always had a close connection, and has stood by me through my best and my worst. My dad Jim was diagnosed with a very rare form of shingles in October last year that immobilized him. Starting from his back and ribs, the pain they caused has been excruciating. A few months later from the stress of the shingles dad's stomach wall collapsed. Muscles have been spasming and shifting, and has put lots of pressure on dad's organs. Up until a few weeks ago this has been our normal; days of discomfort, pain, and discouragement that the end of this cycle hasn't come. At a routine check up, there were abnormalities in dad's blood work. Within a few days he was Jaundice, eyes bright yellow, and losing lots of weight. He wasn't able to use the bathroom for days,  and physical sickness became another new normal. The next week, my dad was diagnosed with gall bladder and bile duct cancer. It is very aggressive, and surgery is the only way to save his life, along with intense chemotherapy. Since last year, my family has survived on lines of credit, the income between my mother and myself, and the support of close family and friends. The debt is piling up, and is causing lots of stress on my family. As we prepare ourselves for this fight against cancer, any support anybody can offer us would be appreciated beyond expression. I want my dad to see my daughter grow up, lord knows he deserves it for all he has endured this year. Anything anyone can do to make this happen, myself andwandy family will be forever gracious.
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Donations 

  • Gayle Homenick
    • $200 
    • 3 yrs
  • Ken Bellingham
    • $1,000 
    • 4 yrs
  • Diane Coates
    • $100 
    • 4 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $50 
    • 4 yrs
  • Kim Williams
    • $100 
    • 4 yrs
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Jesse Ito
Organizer
Dartmouth, NS
Lisa Ito
Team member

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